Fantasy forward point projections for 2018-19

NHL.com has projected the point total of each fantasy-relevant forward in 2018-19. These projections should be used as a basis for decision-making in all fantasy leagues, especially points-only formats. For more fantasy hockey coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy.

Fantasy hockey leagues come in all shapes and sizes, but one of the few constants is that points (goals and assists) are always factored into the scoring.

NHL.com fantasy writers Pete Jensen, Rob Reese and David Satriano have previewed each of the 31 teams this offseason. In the process, they have collaborated on point projections for each fantasy-relevant forward.

The below totals should be viewed as safe point estimates and do not indicate each player's ceiling or floor. Forwards who have been safely estimated to reach at least 45 points have been included.

FORWARD POINT PROJECTIONS FOR 2018-19 SEASON

NOTES: Forward point projections have been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past production, projected line combinations, power-play usage, injury history, sleeper upside, anticipated regression or bounce-back candidacy, age and contract status (pending unrestricted or restricted free agent). Any potential 2019 UFAs (*) and RFAs (**) are also noted below. The order of projected point totals (highest to lowest) does not reflect order of rank in NHL.com's fantasy top 250 because those rankings take standard peripheral categories into account (plus/minus, power-play points, shots on goal, hits).

Players who missed time because of injury either last season or in recent seasons but produce at a high rate when healthy (e.g. Ryan Getzlaf, Jack Eichel) have been projected based on the assumption that they will play close to a full season. Injuries could affect whether players meet or come close to their point projection. Positions indicate eligibility in Yahoo leagues. INJ. indicates players with injury concerns.

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